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Somerville Man Vandalized Bridgewater Mosque: Police
At 6:34 p.m., Julian Dale drove onto the property of the mosque at 881 US Highway 202/206, before leaving a short time later, Bridgewater police said. At 7 p.m., a mosque employee observed bias graffiti spray painted on a pillar near the main entrance to the building, police said. Detectives...
Bristol Township Greenlights Six New Townhomes in Croydon
The Bristol Township Council has approved the construction of six new townhomes in the Croydon section, paving the way for JRZ LLC. The Bristol Township Council has approved the construction of six new townhomes in the Croydon section, paving the way for JRZ LLC, linked to Zober Industries Inc., to proceed with the development, writes Tom Sofield for Levittown Now.
Rutgers Rant: Recapping Big Ten Media Days, previewing Scarlet Knights at Olympics
Rutgers is ready to get back on the field. The Scarlet Knights had plenty of good things to say about their program at Big Ten Media Days this week, using their platform at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to share where things stand ahead of the highly-anticipated 2024 season. The...
They rocked for a great cause: Benefit for Staten Island’s Florina Cancer Center raises $64K
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island’s finest musicians came out for “Classic Playback,” a spectacular rock show staged Saturday to benefit the new Florina Cancer Center at Staten Island University Hospital. And the icing on the cake is that the fundraiser raised $64,000 for the worthy...
Some Residents Feel ‘Trapped’ at Cedar Crossing Development
RED BANK – Financial troubles afflicting the Cedar Crossing affordable housing development have made it almost impossible for homeowners to sell their units to those seeking housing. Located on Cedar Street on the West Side of the borough, Cedar Crossing offers 36 affordable units and was a significant step...
Perth Amboy cop shot 3 times during while executing search warrant in N.J.
Arrests have been made after a Perth Amboy police officer was shot three times while executing a search warrant on Wednesday night in Rahway, authorities said. The detective was shot in the leg and was taken to an area hospital to be treated, according to Rahway Mayor Raymond Giacobbe. His injuries are not considered life-threatening, officials said.
Raritan Bay Medical Center opens new outpatient rehab facility in Perth Amboy
Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center recently opened a new outpatient physical rehabilitation location in Perth Amboy. The facility, at 500 Convery Blvd., was formerly located within the hospital. The facility will provide a wide range of therapies and technologies, including, but not limited to, agility training, endurance exercise, facilitation...
Heading to the Jersey Shore? This is the breakfast place for you
If you’re going to spend a day at the Jersey shore, you’re going to need a solid meal. After all, you’re about to spend a day dodging kids throwing balls, people from out of state sitting way too close to you, and - in rare cases - umbrellas that have gotten loose.
Summer Streets starts in Queens, Staten Island this weekend
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) – Miles of streets in Queens and Staten Island will close to vehicles this weekend, the first iteration of Summer Streets, which will hit all five boroughs. From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, stretches of Queens and Staten Island will be open only to pedestrians and cyclists. Instead of the sounds […]
Rutgers Football Top 50 Preseason Player Countdown: No.32 Kaj Sanders
The start of the 2024 Rutgers football season is just around the corner and that means it's time for Scarlet Nation's annual Top 50 player projections. We will be counting down the top 50 players based on projections of how they will perform this season. The list moves on with a look at No.32, Kaj Sanders.
Ocean County, NJ, man charged in Toms River fatal hit-and-run crash
An Ocean County man has been arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run accident in Toms River Sunday afternoon. Authorities say 68-year-old John Marrone of Seaside Park has been charged with causing death or injury while driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license and knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death.
Ocean County Mother & Son Admit To Selling Cheap Parts To Military
JACKSON – A Jackson woman and her son have admitted to a long-term scheme of defrauding the U.S. Department of Defense by providing military equipment parts that were not authorized, officials said. Linda Mika, 73, pleaded guilty to count one of an indictment charging her with conspiracy to commit...
Electronic Billboard Lights Up Digital Screen On Route 206 in Hillsborough
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - A high-tech digital billboard erected alongside Route 206 early in June near the railroad overpass south of Camplain Road is operational. Images first appeared on the digital screen Thursday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In addition to commercial advertising, the digital screens will display authorized information from Hillsborough Township, including traffic updates, emergency messaging and other notifications, according to Mayor Robert Britting. The single monopole structure is set back on a slight rise alongside the state highway on property owned by Norfolk Southern Railroad across the highway from the Midpoint Logistics Center...
Upper beach at Manchester's Harry Wright Lake closed to swimming
MANCHESTER — A portion of beach at Harry Wright Lake in Whiting was closed to swimming on Thursday after high levels of fecal bacteria were discovered in the water over two consecutive days. The upper beach was closed to swimming Thursday, while the lower beach remains open, according to the Ocean County Health Department, which oversees water testing at local beaches. ...
NJ police officer gets shot after search warrant turns violent
RAHWAY — A Perth Amboy police officer was shot three times in Rahway on Wednesday evening. The NJ PBA said on their X account that the officer was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Law enforcement sources told New Jersey 101.5 that several officers from Perth Amboy and...
Allaire Historic Village Temporarily Closes
HOWELL – The Historic Village at Allaire will shut down operations for about three weeks due to a shortage of operating funds. The living history museum, located in Allaire State Park in Monmouth County, announced the heartbreaking news Sunday, July 16, through their social media and email newsletter. Allaire...
Brick, NJ police release surveillance photos of bank robber
BRICK — Police have released two photos from Ring surveillance footage of the person believed to have robbed a bank in the Ocean County township on Wednesday afternoon. On July 24, at approximately 12:15 p.m. Brick Township police were dispatched to the Santander Bank, located between Brick and Beaverson Boulevards, for a report of a bank robbery that just occurred.
PA Turnpike to get rid of traditional tolls on this stretch of highway
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced Wednesday that tolls on the turnpike east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension would switch to open road tolling in January 2025. What is open road tolling?. Open road tolling systems charge tolls via sensors overhead and in the roadway that determine each vehicle's...
Perth Amboy Fire Dept. Receives $90K Federal Grant
PERTH AMBOY - The city's fire department is getting $90,909 in federal funds through the federal Assistance to Firefighter Grants (AFG) Program for training firefighters and fire officers. “We are immensely grateful to FEMA for this generous grant of $90,909.09 through the Assistance to Firefighters Program," said Mayor Helmin Caba. "This funding supports the essential training and development of our dedicated fire department.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Over the past 10 years, our Fire Department has received 12 FEMA grants, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to excellence in emergency services," the mayor added. "By providing Rapid...
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